Lead Physician Assistant; PA - Urgent Care

Sturbridge, Massachusetts, United States.

At Convenient

MD, we’re on a mission to make good health more convenient for all – working to improve how patients and providers experience healthcare in New England. We’re building a team of dedicated professionals who genuinely care about improving lives, are passionate about work that can make a difference, and are driven to learn from one another.

We’re seeking a compassionate and experienced Physician Assistant (PA) to join our team as a Lead Provider, responsible for providing exceptional care and making a real impact on the lives of our patients within our urgent care clinic. Lead Providers at Convenient

MD act as clinical leader for all clinical staff, mentoring and supporting new‑grad providers as well as allied healthcare professionals.

Be sure to ask your recruiter about our competitive sign‑on bonus opportunities for full‑time team members!

• Provide Patient‑Centered Care
  • Assess patient health
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    Interview patients, perform physical examinations, obtain and study medical histories.
  • Determine abnormal conditions
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    Administer or order diagnostic tests (e.g., x‑rays, electrocardiograms, laboratory studies) and interpret results.
  • Perform therapeutic procedures
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    Administer injections and immunizations, suture, manage wounds and infections.
  • Educate and counsel
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    Empower patients with knowledge about their health, describe therapeutic regimens, provide information on normal growth and development, discuss family planning, and promote wellness through counseling and guidance.
• Documentation & Compliance
  • Prepare clear, complete, accurate, and legible medical records for each patient under your care. Type, edit, and electronically sign all office notes, reports and records using EMR in accordance with company policies.
  • Maintain a safe and clean working environment compliant with company and state procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection‑control policies and protocols.
  • Comply with legal and professional requirements, including studying existing and new legislation, anticipating future legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
• Collaborate with a Team
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  Work collaboratively and pro‑actively with other providers and health care practitioners within your clinic to efficiently treat patients, and plan coordinated, efficient, and thoughtful dispositions (including transfer), all in a timely manner.
• Act as a clinic leader, especially when the Practice Manager is not in‑clinic. Provide support and mentorship to new‑graduate providers as well as other clinic staff.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Act as a preceptor to new provider staff, providing information, educational opportunities, and experiential growth opportunities.

• Education, Licensure, & Certifications
  • Master's degree and certification by a PA certifying body.
  • Must have and maintain a DEA license with no restrictions.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification:
    American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS certification. CPR, ACLS certifications, or online‑only classes are not accepted.
• Relevant experience
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  Clinical experience in emergency medicine, urgent care, or ambulatory care setting is preferred.
• Strong leadership skills
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  Willing and able to mentor providers as well as non‑provider clinic staff.
• Excellent team player
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  Enjoy collaborating with others and being a part of a strong team dynamic.
• Proactive and confident communicator (written and verbal):
  Foreshadows and elevates concerns as they arise, unafraid of professional directness both with colleagues and patients.
• Compassionate, authentic, and patient focused
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  Supports patients through kindness; demonstrates understanding for others and contributes to creating a community of belonging.
• Technically savvy
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  Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software and clinical management systems (EMR).
• Strong knowledge of
  • Customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards…